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EK62 HLY

2012 Ford S-max

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,959 mi
Last recorded127,959 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford S-max75,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 HLY
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 127,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2024 123,760 miles

Front washers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2023 116,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 116,492 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 99,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,138 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,577 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,577 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,776 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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EK62 HLY is a 2012 Ford S-max in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 75,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK62 HLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Ford S-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK62 HLY registered?

EK62 HLY is a 2012 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is EK62 HLY safe to buy?

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